When Unlit Boulder round Faltering

#2a2723 RGB(42,39,35)

About this color

When Unlit Boulder round Faltering reads as dark and muted — a orange tone recorded at #2a2723, RGB(42, 39, 35).

#2a2723RGB(42, 39, 35)

HSL 34° · 9% saturation · 15% lightness

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Psychology

Dark oranges recall autumn leaves, aged wood, and the glow of embers — earthy, grounded, hospitable.

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History

Orange as a distinct colour concept arrived in European languages relatively late — named after the fruit rather than the other way around.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark orange like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, pair this orange with deep teal for bold contrast, or with warm sand and burnt umber for a palette that feels natural and grounded.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Unlit Boulder round Faltering
HEX
#2a2723
RGB
rgb(42,39,35)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,15.3%,13.7%)
HSL
hsl(34,9%,15%)
HSV
hsv(34,17%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,7,17,84)
LAB
lab(16,0,3)
LCH
lch(16,3,90)
sRGB
(0.165,0.153,0.137)
HEX8
#2a2723ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042039035

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
9%
Hue
34°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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